5.0 Stars - Based on 382 Reviews

Your trusted partner for importing JDM vehicles from Japan

Sourcing Your Dream Car with Integrity and Expertise. Honest Service, Accurate Estimates, and an Endless Variety Of Vehicles.

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From Japan To You – 3 Easy Steps

Step 1

Discover & Select

Get in contact with us by registering on our search engine. Once you have registered, please check your inbox for information from your dedicated agent. Browse thousands of vehicles at 120+ weekly dealer auctions across Japan. Our bilingual experts are here to help you find the exact JDM treasure you`re seeking.

Step 2

Inspect & Secure

Select your dream vehicle and we'll have it professionally inspected. After sending your refundable deposit, move forward confidently with auction bidding or dealer purchase knowing you have the best information available. We provide complete transparency with auction sheet translations, inspection reports, and winning bid documentation.

Step 3

Export & Delivery

After a successful purchase, simply pay the invoice and we handle everything else. Your vehicle will be transported to the nearest port where photos will be taken, an additional inspection done and a booking on the next ship to your port will be made. We provide all necessary paperwork and can even help arrange import brokerage and inland transport.

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5.0 Stars - Based on 382 + Reviews

Todd Fitch
4/19/2020
				Thanks to Mat and the crew at Japan Car Direct who got me a 94 Mitsuoka Viewt through a dealer. This was my first car from Japan, it was dedinitely easier than expected. I plan to buy another car in about a year
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Todd Fitch
4/19/2020

						Thanks to Mat and the crew at Japan Car Direct who got me a 94 Mitsuoka Viewt through a dealer. This was my first car from Japan, it was dedinitely easier than expected. I plan to buy another car in about a year
					
Gavin Bruggeman
5/08/2025
				Very responsive and involved overall fantastic experience. Handled all the paperwork on the Japan side with the shipping line which made it much easier. I will probably go with them again in the future
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Gavin Bruggeman
5/08/2025

						Very responsive and involved overall fantastic experience. Handled all the paperwork on the Japan side with the shipping line which made it much easier. I will probably go with them again in the future
					
Michael Duffy
9/07/2024
				The team at Japan Car Direct are amazing. Extremely helpful and Quick to respond to any questions I had, they made the vehicle import process quite simple. I had zero knowledge or experience of importing a vehicle before reaching out to Matt. I am so grateful for everyone at Japan Car Direct and I’m so happy with my new Carry! Also a big thank you to Kayoko for consistently following up with me and doing all the translations! Thank you
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Michael Duffy
9/07/2024

						The team at Japan Car Direct are amazing. Extremely helpful and Quick to respond to any questions I had, they made the vehicle import process quite simple. I had zero knowledge or experience of importing a vehicle before reaching out to Matt. I am so grateful for everyone at Japan Car Direct and I’m so happy with my new Carry! Also a big thank you to Kayoko for consistently following up with me and doing all the translations! Thank you
					
Ansel Spencer
4/19/2023
				Wonderful experience! We imported a Suzuki carry, our first time importing anything. Mike was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Very happy with their service and our new vehicle.
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Ansel Spencer
4/19/2023

						Wonderful experience! We imported a Suzuki carry, our first time importing anything. Mike was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Very happy with their service and our new vehicle.
					
Matthew Blair
5/19/2023
				I am extremely happy with my vehicle and the service I received from JCD! Highly recommend if you need a real truck.
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Matthew Blair
5/19/2023

						I am extremely happy with my vehicle and the service I received from JCD! Highly recommend if you need a real truck.
					
Peter Gill
3/24/2025
				Purchased two kei cars through JCD. Both transactions went well and I was happy with the communication and advice from their team. I recommend them to all my friends looking to import a JDM vehicle, and will likely use them again in the future.
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Peter Gill
3/24/2025

						Purchased two kei cars through JCD. Both transactions went well and I was happy with the communication and advice from their team. I recommend them to all my friends looking to import a JDM vehicle, and will likely use them again in the future.
					
Ross C
4/19/2020
				5 star experience from start to finish. Transparent and easy process, and Mat was very patient to answer plenty of questions I had during the purchase! Can’t wait to do it again because the Japanese cars from this era are pure automotive art and these guys hold the keys to the museum!
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Ross C
4/19/2020

						5 star experience from start to finish. Transparent and easy process, and Mat was very patient to answer plenty of questions I had during the purchase! Can’t wait to do it again because the Japanese cars from this era are pure automotive art and these guys hold the keys to the museum!
					
Anthony Grasdal
11/06/2024
				The team at JCD is great to deal with. The entire process was smooth and transparent. Buying a vehicle from another continent can be daunting, but Mike and the team made the process of purchasing my new Miata seamless.
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Anthony Grasdal
11/06/2024

						The team at JCD is great to deal with. The entire process was smooth and transparent. Buying a vehicle from another continent can be daunting, but Mike and the team made the process of purchasing my new Miata seamless.
					
Phillip Fast
12/19/2023
				Smooth great experience. Imported 2 cars with Mike and haven’t been disappointed. Will definitely buy more in the future! Thanks Mike and JCD
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Phillip Fast
12/19/2023

						Smooth great experience. Imported 2 cars with Mike and haven’t been disappointed. Will definitely buy more in the future! Thanks Mike and JCD
					
Patrick Molitor
4/19/2021
				I was daunted by the prospect of purchasing a vehicle overseas. Mathew was right there to offer direction and assurance along the way. He was quick to respond and most importantly, his word was good. Everything came to pass as he advised. The only point that went differently from his anticipation was the duty tax, which inherently has room for interpretation and may depend on the port of delivery. Would I go to Mathew and JCD again? Absolutely! With his help I obtained a suzuki carry with 8k miles, 4wd hi/lo w/ diff lock, in excellent condition, for a total of 5k from auction to driveway--tremendous value in my estimation. Thanks Mathew, the little truck is a fine addition to the farm. My kids, and my wife, love to drive it:)
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Patrick Molitor
4/19/2021

						I was daunted by the prospect of purchasing a vehicle overseas. Mathew was right there to offer direction and assurance along the way. He was quick to respond and most importantly, his word was good. Everything came to pass as he advised. The only point that went differently from his anticipation was the duty tax, which inherently has room for interpretation and may depend on the port of delivery. Would I go to Mathew and JCD again? Absolutely! With his help I obtained a suzuki carry with 8k miles, 4wd hi/lo w/ diff lock, in excellent condition, for a total of 5k from auction to driveway--tremendous value in my estimation. Thanks Mathew, the little truck is a fine addition to the farm. My kids, and my wife, love to drive it:)
					
Alex Saunders
3/17/2025
				Kayoko made the buying process very easy and smooth. Thanks again for all the help buying a truck!
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Alex Saunders
3/17/2025

						Kayoko made the buying process very easy and smooth. Thanks again for all the help buying a truck!
					
Shaheen Al-Asadi
4/19/2023
				Amazing support from the team at Japan Car Direct! Mathew and Mason helped me through my first vehicle import from Japan to Canada - Thank you both for assisting me through the import process, I couldn't have done it without you. I've been driving my new vehicle for the past month and I'm absolutely thrilled! I recommend Japan Car Direct to everyone that asks me about my vehicle - and I will definitely import with them again in the future.
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Shaheen Al-Asadi
4/19/2023

						Amazing support from the team at Japan Car Direct! Mathew and Mason helped me through my first vehicle import from Japan to Canada - Thank you both for assisting me through the import process, I couldn't have done it without you. I've been driving my new vehicle for the past month and I'm absolutely thrilled! I recommend Japan Car Direct to everyone that asks me about my vehicle - and I will definitely import with them again in the future.
					
Steve Cox
4/19/2023
				I can't praise Japan Car Direct enough especially the work from Mike Nguyen in helping me find and buy the van I finally chose. They make the process very straightforward and Mike was always available with video translations of auction sheets and with advice on the purchase process and pricing. You never feel like you cannot discuss the process and are never pushed into choices you don't want to make. Finally, with the shipping to the UK, Mike helped find transportation that was significantly faster than the expected times given by others.
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Steve Cox
4/19/2023

						I can't praise Japan Car Direct enough especially the work from Mike Nguyen in helping me find and buy the van I finally chose. They make the process very straightforward and Mike was always available with video translations of auction sheets and with advice on the purchase process and pricing. You never feel like you cannot discuss the process and are never pushed into choices you don't want to make. Finally, with the shipping to the UK, Mike helped find transportation that was significantly faster than the expected times given by others.
					
Kemal Ozvurulmus
4/19/2023
				Thanks to Taylor at JCD, purchased 2 cars for the 1st time from Japan to import to the UK. Very informative and helpful. Definitely recommend over other importers, not pushy and trying to get a sale in. Definitely will do this process with them again!
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Kemal Ozvurulmus
4/19/2023

						Thanks to Taylor at JCD, purchased 2 cars for the 1st time from Japan to import to the UK. Very informative and helpful. Definitely recommend over other importers, not pushy and trying to get a sale in. Definitely will do this process with them again!
					
Gopallen
6/10/2025
				JCD has been really great. I cannot thanks them enough for their help and support. I will definitely go with them again. The team was superb and been very patient with me though the journey. A big THANK YOU to the whole team.
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Gopallen
6/10/2025

						JCD has been really great. I cannot thanks them enough for their help and support. I will definitely go with them again. The team was superb and been very patient with me though the journey. A big THANK YOU to the whole team.
					
Daniel Green
4/19/2020
				I used JCD to purchase and import a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica from Japan to The States. Mathew was excellent and translated many auction sheets for me and was both patient and thorough while answering the many, many questions I had. I definitely recommend them!
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Daniel Green
4/19/2020

						I used JCD to purchase and import a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica from Japan to The States. Mathew was excellent and translated many auction sheets for me and was both patient and thorough while answering the many, many questions I had. I definitely recommend them!
					
David Sheppard
4/19/2021
				Wonderful experience! Matt was patient with me, first time buyer, and made the process very smooth for the importation process.
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David Sheppard
4/19/2021

						Wonderful experience! Matt was patient with me, first time buyer, and made the process very smooth for the importation process.
					
Richard Brown
10/16/2024
				Very happy with the honest, professional service experience dealing with Japan Car Direct, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase and import a car from Japan. Thank you!
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Richard Brown
10/16/2024

						Very happy with the honest, professional service experience dealing with Japan Car Direct, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase and import a car from Japan. Thank you!
					
Matt B
4/19/2020
				I'd been looking to buy an RF series Honda Stepwagon to convert into a mini camper for a while but the UK prices always seemed too high. I had joined a few JDM import sites to get an idea of auction prices and costs (including Japan Car Direct) but just couldn't bring myself to take the next step, it seemed such a risk ! Finally after reading so many good reviews for JCD (and Mathew in particular) I took the plunge and contacted Mathew. After he answered my many questions regarding costs, fees etc I felt confident enough to pay the deposit and start hunting the Japanese auctions for my Steppy. My budget for the Steppy was pretty low (pathetic even !) but I felt Mat still put the same effort into replying to my questions and queries as he would have done if my budget had been into the tens of thousands. The result was I now have a very tidy Stepwagon with lower mileage than any vehicle I've ever owned, I've paid far less for it then I would have done buying in the UK and I've got a bigger budget now for the camper conversion. I wouldn't hesitate to buy through them again, and hope to do so soon.
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Matt B
4/19/2020

						I'd been looking to buy an RF series Honda Stepwagon to convert into a mini camper for a while but the UK prices always seemed too high. I had joined a few JDM import sites to get an idea of auction prices and costs (including Japan Car Direct) but just couldn't bring myself to take the next step, it seemed such a risk ! Finally after reading so many good reviews for JCD (and Mathew in particular) I took the plunge and contacted Mathew. After he answered my many questions regarding costs, fees etc I felt confident enough to pay the deposit and start hunting the Japanese auctions for my Steppy. My budget for the Steppy was pretty low (pathetic even !) but I felt Mat still put the same effort into replying to my questions and queries as he would have done if my budget had been into the tens of thousands. The result was I now have a very tidy Stepwagon with lower mileage than any vehicle I've ever owned, I've paid far less for it then I would have done buying in the UK and I've got a bigger budget now for the camper conversion. I wouldn't hesitate to buy through them again, and hope to do so soon.
					
Jared Kalinski
4/19/2023
				I have imported two vehicles through the folks at Japan Car Direct. Both times have been great experiences. Mathew’s expertise and patience is greatly appreciated. All the export paperwork is thorough and well done making the state side paperwork go without a hitch. I look forward to doing business with them again.
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Jared Kalinski
4/19/2023

						I have imported two vehicles through the folks at Japan Car Direct. Both times have been great experiences. Mathew’s expertise and patience is greatly appreciated. All the export paperwork is thorough and well done making the state side paperwork go without a hitch. I look forward to doing business with them again.
					
Chris O'Brien
2/23/2025
				This was my first time importing a Kei truck and the experience couldn't have been better. The team was very helpful through every step of the process and very informative. They help you find the right vehicle, get inspections, organize shipping, and help/provide with the needed paperwork. I will definitely be using them for my next import, I can't recommend them enough.
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Chris O'Brien
2/23/2025

						This was my first time importing a Kei truck and the experience couldn't have been better. The team was very helpful through every step of the process and very informative. They help you find the right vehicle, get inspections, organize shipping, and help/provide with the needed paperwork. I will definitely be using them for my next import, I can't recommend them enough.
					
daniele Bongio91
4/19/2023
				Ich kann nur positives über diese Firma berichten, jedes Anliegen wird zeitnah abgewickelt. Ich werde weiterhin über Japan Car Direct die Importe durchführen ! Ein ganz großes Lob an Mathew, vielen Dank !
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daniele Bongio91
4/19/2023

						Ich kann nur positives über diese Firma berichten, jedes Anliegen wird zeitnah abgewickelt. Ich werde weiterhin über Japan Car Direct die Importe durchführen ! Ein ganz großes Lob an Mathew, vielen Dank !
					
Adam Fifield
4/19/2022
				First time customer review: All around a great company to work with. Mathew was very responsive and helped me throughout the entire process. With this being the first time importing a vehicle, there were a lot of questions I had and he made sure to answer everything and kept me posted throughout the process. I would highly recommend Japan Car Direct and would happily work with them in the future.
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Adam Fifield
4/19/2022

						First time customer review: All around a great company to work with. Mathew was very responsive and helped me throughout the entire process. With this being the first time importing a vehicle, there were a lot of questions I had and he made sure to answer everything and kept me posted throughout the process. I would highly recommend Japan Car Direct and would happily work with them in the future.
					
Mikhail Fedyulin
2/11/2025
				Thank you guys for the help and support. I got my car in Cyprus, cleared it through customs, registered it, and now happily drive it daily! Thank you one more time; it was a great experience.
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Mikhail Fedyulin
2/11/2025

						Thank you guys for the help and support. I got my car in Cyprus, cleared it through customs, registered it, and now happily drive it daily! Thank you one more time; it was a great experience.
					

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USA Kei trucks legalization status

USA Kei trucks legalization status

By:: David Shao

17
Oct

Kei Truck Legality Map by State – Where Are Mini Trucks Legal in the U.S.? Find out which U.S. states allow or restrict Kei trucks to be registered for use on public roads. This 2025 legalization map highlights the latest state‑by‑state Kei truck laws and updates. (Updated Oct 2025) 1. Introduction Japanese kei trucks have evolved from clever [...]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

By:: Scott Bower

24
Sep

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada) Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to the Caribbean (Port of Spain. St Georges, Kingston, Port Castries) Do you want to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to the West Indies? You can [...]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 2: Cyprus

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 2: Cyprus

By:: Dave Price

31
Aug

Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to Cyprus (Limassol or Larnaca) Looking to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to Cyprus? You’re in luck — Japan Car Direct now offers seamless direct shipping to both Limassol and Larnaca, the two Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ports on this sun-drenched Mediterranean island. In this article, we dispel [...]

Kei truck, map, U.S. States, legalization

USA Kei trucks legalization status

Kei Truck Legality Map by State – Where Are Mini Trucks Legal in the U.S.?
Find out which U.S. states allow or restrict Kei trucks to be registered for use on public roads. This 2025 legalization map highlights the latest state‑by‑state Kei truck laws and updates. (Updated Oct 2025)

1. Introduction
Japanese kei trucks have evolved from clever […]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan
Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to the Caribbean (Port of Spain. St Georges, Kingston, Port Castries)
Do you want to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to the West Indies? You can […]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 2: Cyprus

Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to Cyprus (Limassol or Larnaca)
Looking to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to Cyprus? You’re in luck — Japan Car Direct now offers seamless direct shipping to both Limassol and Larnaca, the two Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ports on this sun-drenched Mediterranean island. In this article, we dispel […]

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Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 1: Finland

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan – Part 1: Finland

In recent months we’ve been exporting many good used cars to Finland. In my time here at Japan Car Direct I’ve seen changes in our export patterns for used cars from Japan to so many countries of the world but, at […]

Fuel Injected Kei Trucks You Can Import to the US in 2025

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to import a fuel-injected kei truck from Japan, 2025 might just be your year. Thanks to the 25-year import rule in the U.S., fans of JDM cars have a fresh batch of exciting options, and a fresh batch of late ‘90s and early 2000s kei trucks are […]

US tariffs on JDM imports

US Tariffs on JDM vehicles 25 years old. The verdict is in….EXEMPT!
A major development has arrived for automotive enthusiasts, importers, and collectors: vehicles manufactured at least 25 years prior to their importation into the United States are now officially exempt from the sweeping new 25% tariffs imposed on most imported passenger vehicles and light […]

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